| The holiday season is the time of the year when | | | | evangelizing. This is said to be the first Christmas |
| the whole world takes a break to enjoy family, | | | | tree and it was decorated with white candles. The |
| love, and friendship among other things. To | | | | tradition soon spread after. |
| Christians, this is a time of remembrance of the | | | | In addition, ornaments were once either made of |
| birth of their savior Jesus Christ. To non | | | | glass or were of edible materials. The Europeans |
| worshippers of this religion however, this time of | | | | who are known to be excellent glass makers are |
| the year is not of utmost importance. | | | | said to have started the tradition of using glass as |
| Holiday break | | | | ornaments. Meanwhile, edible materials were used |
| Stores and other commercial establishments do | | | | as ornaments because of financial difficulties during |
| take advantage of the holiday season to increase | | | | specific times in history. |
| revenues. However, this does not mean that they | | | | Lastly, the cane is said to have originated from |
| believe in celebrating the holidays. In fact, not | | | | Germany. There really are a number of variations |
| everyone allows himself to celebrate the season | | | | in the origins of the candy cane. One story is |
| of giving. Despite this, the holiday breaks allow | | | | about a German choir leader who as a practice |
| employees and workers alike to take advantage | | | | gave candies to those who performed well. The |
| of the season. | | | | candy cane as we know it now is said to have |
| They are able to unwind, de-stress and spend | | | | evolved in shape, and is now considered to |
| more time at home. Thus, regardless of the | | | | symbolize the purity of Christ with its color |
| religion and their own beliefs, the holiday season | | | | (white). Despite of the differences of opinion on |
| enables people of various spiritual inclinations to | | | | the origin of this ornament, it is here to stay and |
| spend more time with their families. This is | | | | has in fact been a tradition that has spread |
| excluding some who actually work overtime and | | | | all-over the world. |
| double time during this busy season of gift giving. | | | | Decorating your homes or offices during the |
| Origins of decorating | | | | holidays sure is a good way to make everyone |
| Meanwhile, it has been a tradition during the | | | | feel a more festive ambience during this season. |
| holidays to decorate and set an ambience for the | | | | However, if you are to decorate your office and |
| season. For some, decorating during the holidays is | | | | not all your co-workers are Christians, be sure to |
| an important aspect of celebrating the season. In | | | | be careful with the use of religious symbols. Not |
| fact, some anticipate this task and have been able | | | | everyone may celebrate this season in the same |
| to appreciate the symbolisms associated with | | | | way that majority of the cultures do. Despite this, |
| some holiday décor. | | | | reaching out to people of various beliefs must and |
| For instance, the Christmas tree was said to have | | | | should be observed and respect of the |
| originated in the 7th century where a monk was | | | | differences you may have with them should be |
| said to offer a tree to a village he set on | | | | at the top of your To-Do list. |